Keyword "Pope Benedict XVI" - List of latest news (79 results)

07:25 Mary McAleese: Pope Francis was a man of love who ultimately took the timid path

The myth machine applauds the synodal pontiff, the one who has given jobs to women, who does not judge homosexuals, who protects victims of clerical abuse. But these are illusions

22/04 Why the Pope never returned to Argentina

Francis feared a visit home would risk being dragged into a minefield of increasingly toxic politics

22/04 Inside Pope Francis and Pell’s relationship

Pope Francis was well-known for his progressive ideology and inclusive approach to catholicism, something that chafed his relationship with the late Cardinal George Pell.

22/04 Full timeline of Catholic Church's Popes spanning back 1,993 years

The pontiff died yesterday and his funeral is to take place on Saturday.

21/04 Pope Francis led the church with humility and simplicity

Pope Francis understood the power of a simple touch. Some of the most iconic moments of his papacy were those when he interacted with the poor, the homeless and those seeking refuge from oppression.

21/04 Pope Francis obituary

Leader of the Catholic church who pushed for social and economic justice, and an urgent response to the climate crisis

21/04 What are the church's rites after the death of a pope and the election of a new one?

The death of a pope triggers a centuries-old ritual to elect a new one. It involves sacred oaths, the piercing of ballots with a needle and thread, and then burning them.

21/04 'Who am I to judge?' Pope Francis had an informal, lighthearted speaking style

Pope Francis had an informal, lighthearted speaking style. When Francis met Emeritus Pope Benedict XVI for the first time after being elected in 2013, he said, “We are brothers!”

21/04 Pope Francis: why his papacy mattered for Africa – and for the world’s poor and marginalised

Pope Francis has transformed the church from an institution in which a few called the shots to a church of the people of God.

21/04 Aussies pay tribute to Pope Francis

Australians from all walks of life and across the political spectrum are paying tribute to Pope Francis following his passing on Sunday.

21/03 The 5 best movies to see on Netflix, Disney+ and Max this weekend (March 22 and 23)

Cinema is the perfect time for temporal days like these, but if you don't know what to see in streaming, we help.

08/03 In his own words: Pope Francis' views on resigning changed over time

Pope Francis has entered his fourth week in the hospital with double pneumonia, increasingly handing off his day-to-day duties to cardinals as questions swirl about the near and long-term future of his papacy.

27/02 Pope Francis: why his papacy matters for Africa – and for the world’s poor and marginalised

Pope Francis has transformed the church from an institution in which a few called the shots to a church of the people of God.

26/02 Pope Francis cared deeply for the poor, opened up Catholic Church

The changes Francis brought to the papacy were more than skin deep. He opened the church to the outside world in ways none of his predecessors had done before.

24/02 Why Pope Francis wrote his resignation letter 12 YEARS ago

The Pope is suffering from kidney failure, pneumonia and an infection in both lungs after he was admitted to Rome's Gemelli hospital on Valentine's Day.

22/02 Pope Francis, head of Catholic Church, dead aged 88

The head of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Francis, has died aged 88 after a battle with double pneumonia, The Sun reports.

21/02 Pope marks 1 week in hospital with pneumonia as the obvious question gets asked: Might he resign?

Pope Francis has spent one week in the hospital fighting pneumonia. He got up to eat breakfast Friday after the Vatican said his overall clinical condition had improved slightly.

21/02 Justine McCarthy: Micheál Martin should go to Washington and remind Trump what Ireland stands for

Merrion Street’s promised “charm offensive” will have as much traction as water on a duck’s back in the madness of the court of King Trump

18/02 ‘Complex’: Hospitalised Pope Francis has pneumonia in both lungs

Pope Francis, who was admitted to hospital last week, has developed pneumonia in both of his lungs, the Vatican announced on Wednesday morning AEDT, adding that the 88-year-old was in “good spirits”.

06/02 With Oscar-nominee 'Conclave' piquing interest, pope keeps dean of the College of Cardinals in place

Pope Francis has thrown a wrench in some of the speculation about a future conclave. He's decided to extend the term of the current dean of the College of Cardinals rather than make way for someone new.

30/01 Richard Williamson, Catholic bishop whose denial of Holocaust embarrassed Pope Benedict XVI, dies

A traditionalist Catholic bishop whose denial of the Holocaust created a scandal when Pope Benedict XVI rehabilitated him has died. Richard Williamson was 84.

16/01 Pope Francis, 88, is injured in fall weeks after bruising his chin

The Holy See press office said in a statement: 'This morning, due to a fall at the Santa Marta house, Pope Francis suffered a contusion on his right forearm, without fractures.'

15/01 Hope by Pope Francis review: Don’t believe the hype, this is another triumph of marketing over substance

Far from the autobiography it is described as, Francis uses recollections to reflect on current events

21/10 Opus by Gareth Gore: Shining a light on the ‘dark money’ behind a shadowy Catholic organisation

A deeply disturbing and important book which will interest and concern anyone who believes in that blessed trinity of modern democracy – openness, transparency and accountability

17/09 Archbishop Charles Chaput: No, Pope Francis, Not All Religions Are ‘Paths to God’

Archbishop Charles Chaput has offered fraternal correction to Pope Francis, urging him to hold to the basic tenets of Christianity.

11/08 Archbishop Georg Gänswein declares loyalty to Pope Francis

German cleric appointed papal nuncio to the Baltic countries after period in wilderness following publication of controversial memoir

05/07 Vatican excommunicates its former ambassador to the US

Pope Francis critic and conspiracy theorist Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò found guilty of schism

13/06 I'm homosexual and design for the Pope and the gay community

A designer who creates work for the Pope and the LGBT + community has revealed how the Catholic church feels about his business venture. Filippo Sorcinelli has made more than 70 Papal garments.

14/05 Pope Francis Slams Liturgical Quibbling After Smackdown of Traditional Latin Mass

Pope Francis has denounced “arguing” about liturgical details after drastically restricting the celebration of the Traditional Latin Mass.

02/04 Pope exposes confidential details of past conclaves and settles scores with Pope Benedict XVI's aide

Pope Francis has exposed the political “maneuvers” used to sway votes during the two most recent elections of popes in a book-length interview.

31/03 Resurrection of Jesus was a cosmic event. It remains an irresistible force

Rite & Reason: The resurrection is not an event of the past - it contains a vital power permeating this world

23/02 Woman who saved Holy Grail by stuffing it down a sofa

The Holy Grail - the cup from which Jesus Christ drank during the Last Supper - is the most venerated relic in the Christian faith.

25/01 More than 9,000 child victims feared in German church sex scandal

A new report commissioned by the church in Germany found the incidence of abuse since 1946 was much higher than previously thought.

10/01 Queen Margrethe II is the first Danish monarch to abdicate in 900 years – but it is just a sign of the times

Queen Margrethe II’s abdication ceremony is scheduled for this Sunday, the 52nd anniversary of her accession to the throne.

03/01 Italian priest struck off for calling Francis an ‘anti-pope usurper’

Priest in Tuscany compares Francis unfavourably with Pope Benedict in New Year’s Eve address shared online

29/12 Biographer: Pope Benedict Was ‘Bitterly Disappointed’ by Pope Francis

Peter Seewald, close friend and collaborator of Pope Benedict XVI, said Thursday that Benedict was “stabbed in the heart” by Pope Francis’ attacks on the traditional Latin Mass.

23/12 Vatican to publish never-before-seen homilies by Pope Benedict XVI during his 10-year retirement

The Vatican next year will publish a collection of never-before-seen homilies delivered by the late Pope Benedict XVI.

18/11 The Pope and LGBT Catholics: Francis faces a conservative backlash

As the pontiff apparently seeks to create a more welcoming Catholic Church, a cadre of conservatives become emboldened in airing ferocious criticism

11/11 Pope Francis FIRES Texas bishop who fiercely criticized the pontiff

Bishop Joseph E. Strickland was removed from pastoral duties in the Diocese of Tyler, which will be temporarily administered by the bishop of Austin, the Vatican said on Saturday.

13/10 ‘Unscholarly sexist humbug’ prevents women’s ordination in Catholic Church, says Mary McAleese

Dr McAleese criticises church at Spirit Unbounded, a lay-led synodal process taking place in parallel with Vatican Synod on Synodality

10/09 An outspoken Irish theologian who was never silenced by the Vatican

Rite & Reason: Fr Gabriel Daly was unflinching in his support of his silenced colleagues and defended fearlessly those whom the church silenced

30/07 Fans gather in Dublin to remember Sinéad O'Connor

Fans of Sinéad O'Connor sang her most famous song at a poignant gathering in Dublin to pay tribute to the late star.

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07/06 Gemelli, the popes’ hospital they call ‘Vatican III’

Rome's Gemelli hospital, where Pope Francis awaits surgery for an abdominal hernia, is the favoured choice of pontiffs to the point of being dubbed "Vatican III" by John Paul II.

28/05 The pope and Emanuela Orlandi: Vatican back in the spotlight over mystery of missing girl

She was 15 when she was last seen alive in Rome. Her brother explains why he backs a new theory featured in a TV show

19/01 Fact check: Biden wasn't banned from 'simple' papal funeral. He honored late pope's wishes

Pope Benedict XVI wanted a “simple” funeral, so few world leaders were invited. President Biden was not among them, but he was not banned.

17/01 Keeping Up Appearances star’s rare TV outing at 93

British sitcom star Dame Patricia Routledge has made a rare TV appearance, years after largely retiring from showbiz.

11/01 Cardinal George Pell has died, aged 81

Anthony Albanese has confirmed Cardinal George Pell’s body will be brought back to Australia from Rome after the 81-year-old died of a heart attack following hip replacement surgery.

11/01 This photo haunted George Pell for almost 30 years

For 29 years, there was one photo Cardinal George Pell was never able to escape.

11/01 Pell’s final days revealed

Australia's highest ranking Catholic Cardinal George Pell has passed away in Rome at the age of 81 after suffering complications from a hip replacement surgery.

11/01 Pell’s secret final months in Australia

He was among the nation’s most powerful Catholics, but George Pell’s final months in Australia were shrouded in secrecy.

11/01 What Pell hated most about prison

Cardinal George Pell has died, aged 81.

11/01 Cardinal George Pell, Australia’s most powerful Catholic, who was dogged by scandal – obituary

Pell was acquitted on appeal of child sexual abuse charges, but remained tarnished by his response to paedophile priests over decades

10/01 Cardinal George Pell has died, aged 81

It has been confirmed that Cardinal George Pell has died aged 81.

09/01 Joining the Hitler Youth was not a choice, it was mandatory | Letters

Letters: Edward Ward and Sally Juniper respond to a letter on Pope Benedict XVI

08/01 Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI's tomb open to the public

The tomb of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI beneath St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City in now open to the public. The pontiff was buried on January 5th immediately following a funeral in St. Peter’s Square.

05/01 Daily Briefing: What to know about XBB.1.5

The latest COVID-19 variant to sweep the country and more news to start your Thursday.

05/01 Pope breaks 221-year-old funeral record

Pope Francis is presiding over the funeral of his predecessor Benedict XVI at the Vatican, an unprecedented event in modern times expected to draw tens of thousands of people.

05/01 Mourners pour into the Vatican to attend Pope Benedict's funeral

Police estimated some 100,000 people will attend Thursday's ceremonies, higher than an original estimate of 60,000.

05/01 Benedict XVI funeral expected to draw big crowds to St Peter’s Square

More than 135,000 have visited Vatican in days before unprecedented ceremony in which pope will bury his predecessor

04/01 The Guardian view on Catholicism after Benedict: winds of change blow from below | Editorial

Editorial: The world’s biggest Christian church needs to revive the open, progressive spirit of Vatican II

04/01 No senior royal family members expected to attend funeral of Pope

The UK's highest representative at the funeral of controversial Pope Benedict XVI will be Education Secretary Gillian Keegan - with no members of the royal family expected to attend.

04/01 More than 135,000 Catholics flock to Vatican as Benedict XVI lies in state

Queues build up ahead of Thursday’s funeral for ex-pope, with more people expected

04/01 Benedict XVI's funeral will be historic: How the Vatican will bury the first pope emeritus

The ceremony will be the first of its kind, as the Vatican has never had to bury a pope while another, reigning pope was still living. View on euronews

04/01 Benedict XVI's funeral: How the Vatican will bury the pope emeritus

The ceremony will be the first of its kind, as the Vatican has never had to bury a pope while another, reigning pope was still living.

03/01 Joseph Ratzinger’s choice to join the Hitler Youth | Brief letters

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03/01 Benedict's admirers flock to Vatican to pay their last respects

The remains of former Pontiff Benedict XVI will lie in state at St Peter's Basilica for another two days before his funeral takes place on Thursday. View on euronews

03/01 It's a papal version of Succession: at Benedict XVI’s funeral, the plotting will begin | Catherine Pepinster

Cardinals are already thinking about a successor to Pope Francis, says former Tablet editor Catherine Pepinster

02/01 Historic Farewells: World Mourns Pope Benedict XVI And Pelé In Public Viewings Monday (Photos)

Thousands lined up on opposite sides of the world to pay their respects for the icons, who both died last week.

02/01 Thousands pay respects to Pope Benedict XVI as he lies in state

Tens of thousands of people have filed past the body of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, lying in state in the Vatican. The doors of St Peter's Basilica swung open yesterday morning so the public could pay their respects. The late pontiff died on New Year's Eve aged 95.

02/01 Pope Benedict XVI criticised over lack of action on church sex abuse

For many years, the Catholic Church has faced claims of sex abuse by clergy. With the recent passing of former Pope Benedict XVI, who was pontiff between 2005-2013, many online groups are sharing mixed reactions to his life and papal legacy.

02/01 Thousands of Catholics pay respects to former pope Benedict XVI

Queues build at St Peter’s Basilica at Vatican for lying in state of former pontiff before funeral on Thursday

02/01 Thousands pay respect to Pope Benedict XVI at St Peter's Basilica

Thousands of people have lined up to pay their respects to Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI at St Peter's Basilica - where he will lie in state for three days before a 'simple' funeral at the Vatican on Thursday.

02/01 Thousands flock to Vatican as Pope Benedict XVI lying in state begins

People queued up before dawn to pay their respects to the former Pope, who died on Saturday aged 95.

02/01 We reflect with deep regard on the spirit leadership: Ramaphosa mourns Pope

In a statement, the president reflected on the spirited leadership the pontiff provided to his church and humanity more broadly.

02/01 ANALYSIS | Pope Benedict XVI: A man at odds with modern world leaves legacy of brilliance, controversy | News24

While the brilliance of Benedict XVI's intellectual legacy will certainly endure, it will also have to contend with the shadows of the numerous controversies that marked his time as pope and, later, as pope emeritus, writes Mathew Schmalz.

02/01 100,000 Catholics expected to pay their respects to Pope Benedict XVI

Benedict, the first pope in 600 years to resign from the role, died in the Mater Ecclesiae Monastery in the Vatican at 9.34am on Saturday. An array of world leaders have honoured the former pope's legacy.

01/01 Benedict XVI: thousands expected to pay respects to former pope

Benedict’s body displayed in chapel of the Vatican monastery and will lie in state at St Peter’s Basilica

01/01 Pope pays homage to 'noble' and 'kind' ex-pope Benedict | News24

Pope Francis paid homage Saturday to "noble" and "kind" ex-pope Benedict XVI, who has died at the age of 95, a decade after becoming the first pontiff since the Middle Ages to resign.